Falls Church, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22041

Fairfax County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,989
3,873/sq mi
$92,636
Median income
$452,300
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Falls Church pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
3,873
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22041 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22041 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.2 square miles in Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia. The area is home to 27,989 residents, producing a population density of 3,873 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22041 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22041 sits at $92,636 (8% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $48,658. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $452,300 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,950 per month, and 53.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22041 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfax County, so you can benchmark 22041 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22041

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22041.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22041, Falls Church, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,989

Population

7.2

Area (sq mi)

3,873

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22041?

38.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

48.3%

Foreign-Born

White 31.9%
African American 15.0%
Asian 13.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$92,636

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$48,658

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22041 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,636 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,608

Total Housing Units

11,132

Occupied Units

476

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.3%
Renter 46.7%

$452,300

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,950

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

346

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+246%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22041 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 267
2021 +5.9% 283
2022 +10.4% 312
2023 +2.3% 319
2024 +8.4% 346

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 581 business establishments in ZIP 22041, employing approximately 9,087 people with a combined annual payroll of $452,885,000.

581

Businesses

9,087

Employees

$452.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 104 17.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 97 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 83 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 66 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 66 11.4%
Construction 35 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.5%
Finance and insurance 23 4.0%
Educational services 14 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.7%
Information 10 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.6%
Manufacturing 8 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 22041 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22041 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 22041 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 22041 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
22044 Falls Church, VA 14,092 1.1 mi
22311 Alexandria, VA 17,560 1.4 mi
22205 Arlington, VA 17,087 2.4 mi
22312 Alexandria, VA 30,614 2.3 mi
22203 Arlington, VA 21,850 2.2 mi
22204 Arlington, VA 47,233 2.5 mi
22206 Arlington, VA 19,051 2.9 mi
22304 Alexandria, VA 44,300 2.8 mi
22213 Arlington, VA 2,936 3.4 mi
22042 Falls Church, VA 33,537 3.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22041 in?
ZIP code 22041 (Falls Church) is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfax-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22041?
ZIP code 22041 in Falls Church, VA has a population of 27,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22041?
The median household income in ZIP 22041 is $92,636, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22041?
The median home value in ZIP 22041 is $452,300, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22041 is White at 31.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22041?
ZIP code 22041 has 581 business establishments employing approximately 9,087 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22041?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22041 are: Retail trade (104), Professional, scientific, and technical services (97), Accommodation and food services (83). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22041?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22041 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 22041?
In ZIP code 22041, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 22041?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22041 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22041?
In ZIP code 22041, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22041 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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